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Explore Hanoi’s rich architecture and culture on a tour that fits all of the highlights into a half-day excursion perfect for busy travelers who have limited time in the city. While the bustling city can be overwhelming on your own, with a small-group tour you don’t have to worry about navigating the busy streets and can learn about the sites along the way from your guide.

Experience the highlights of Ha Long Bay without the hassle of arranging transportation, boat tickets, and activities on your own. This guided cruise combines several of the bay’s most popular experiences in one seamless outing, from exploring Sung Sot Cave to kayaking or taking a bamboo boat through Luon Cave. You'll also have time to enjoy the scenery from Ti Top Island while a Vietnamese seafood lunch is included along the way.

Choose from two scenic routes on this convenient 2-day cruise with hotel pickup included: a Ha Long Bay-focused route or a Lan Ha Bay-focused route. You won't just be limited to sightseeing on board, as activities such as kayaking, swimming, and a sunset party are also included in your package. Depending on your route, you'll cover several popular destinations in each area, such as Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island.

Hanoi packs over 1,000 years of layered history into a compact city center—an 11th-century Confucian university, a French colonial quarter, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, and the Old Quarter's medieval trade-guild streets. This private half-day tour links them in a customizable sequence with hotel pickup, plus stops at Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, Train Street, and the French Quarter's Hoan Kiem Lake area.

With just one day, you can experience the beauty of UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay. Enjoy pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter and travel by bus to the bay. Admire the views as you cruise around the scenic bay. Explore Suong Sot Cave, climb to the top of Ti Top Island for sweeping views, and enjoy a kayak or bamboo boat ride. Includes a buffet lunch and sunset party onboard.

Discover the historic sites and natural wonders of Ninh Binh province on this overnight tour from Hanoi. Explore the ancient Vietnamese capital of Hoa Lu, hike up Ngoa Long Mountain for a magnificent view over Tam Coc, and take a scenic bike ride around the rice paddies. During the tour, you’ll also visit Mua Cave, enjoy a sampan cruise through Thung Nham bird park, and have the opportunity to meet a local family.

Capture Vietnam's authentic heritage handicraft on this immersive half-day photo tour to Chuong Conical Hat Making Village and Quang Phu Cau Incense Village – a treat for culture and photography enthusiasts offering rare glimpses into centuries-old traditions. In Chuong, photograph skilled artisans meticulously weaving iconic Vietnamese conical hats, testaments to remarkable craftsmanship passed down generations. The highlight is the photo opportunities at Quang Phu Cau, renowned for incense production. Explore the largest factory, capturing the mesmerizing process from blending aromatic ingredients to delicate rolling and drying – a sensory delight for your camera. Your knowledgeable guide shares insights into rich customs, ensuring a deeper appreciation for Vietnam's cultural tapestry through your photographs. Immortalize authentic rural charm where age-old crafts thrive, and bring home unique mementos – handcrafted hats or fragrant incense, alongside precious photo memories.

With thousands of years of history and entrenched in a clash of cultures, this private half-day tour lets you explore Hanoi with a local guide. Travel from traditional pagodas to bustling markets and serene lakes, going beyond guidebooks into hidden corners. See Hanoi Old Quarter's 2,000-year history, snap photos of French colonial architecture, and experience the thrill of Train Street—a must-do when visiting Hanoi.

Seeing Ha Long Bay's caves and islands usually means committing to an overnight cruise. Instead, fit the highlights into a single-day sightseeing excursion, visiting stops often saved for longer itineraries. Check off Surprise Cave and Titop Island, sit down to a buffet lunch, and enjoy sunset party on board, with kayaking available as an add-on.

Enjoy a luxurious 3-day cruise exploring Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, or Bai Tu Long Bay at a leisurely pace. Discover beaches, caves, scenic viewpoints, and local villages while kayaking, boating, or cycling. Onboard, enjoy cooking classes, tai chi, squid fishing, and a sunset party. Hotel pickup and all meals including an extra lunch are included for added convenience.

Skip the hassle of piecing together boats and bike rentals and savor Ninh Binh’s highlights on this guided door-to-door experience. You’ll visit Hoa Lu, once capital of Vietnam, explore Mua Caves and take in views from the mountain above, ride a boat through the Trang An Grottoes, and cycle through the fields to Bai Dinh Pagoda. Your day includes a restaurant lunch and small-group transfers by limousine minivan.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Ha Long Bay without needing to spend the night on this handy day tour from Hanoi. Unlike many relaxed day cruises, on this tour you have the chance to get more active. Kayak through caves, hike at Titop Island, swim off remote beaches, and find out why Sung Sot Cave is nicknamed Surprising Cave. Refuel midday with a tasty local Vietnamese seafood lunch.

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Take a break from Hanoi and recharge at sea with this 2-day overnight cruise. Take your pick from three itineraries, Halong, Lan Ha Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay, and then leave everything else to the crew. This all-inclusive package covers activities, entrance fees, meals, and accommodation, so you can relax as soon as you board.

Experience the attractions and landscapes of Ninh Binh on your own terms away from the crowds on this private tour from Hanoi. Travel first to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, to see its historic temples. After lunch, take a sampan boat ride through the caves of Tam Coc or Trang An. Finish with a walk up the 500 steps of Mua Cave to admire paronamic views of the region from Dragon Mount. Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with a private guide and car. Entrance fees, boat ride and bicycle. Complimentary Vietnamese restaurant lunch organized for you. Tailor the experience to your needs with this private tour. Please click to button reserve spot we have some other options you can choose such as schedule or timing you like.

There’s more to Vietnamese food than pho and banh mi. Embark on an authentic culinary experience in Hanoi guided by a former chef. Your private tour will take you from street vendors to local markets and fancy restaurants, where you’ll sample Vietnamese dishes that tourists often overlook. The tour is also flexible and can be tailored to your preferences.

Explore the highlights and hidden gems of Hanoi’s Old Quarter on this private guided walking tour. Highlights include a visit to the Bach Ma Temple, one of the oldest in Hanoi, the historic Long Bien Bridge, the bustling Dong Xuan Market, and more. Along the way, learn about Hanoi’s history, culture, and food from your local guide.

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay on this all-day tour with hotel pickup. Cruise around the bay, checking out its picturesque grottoes and caves. You’ll also be able to explore on your own in a kayak or bamboo boat. Visit Ti Top Island to get panoramic views of the bay and relax on the beach. Plus, a traditional Vietnamese lunch is served on the boat.

Skip the hassle of piecing together transportation and spend three days soaking up northern Vietnam's beauty with one night in Ninh Binh and a night on a 5-star Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay cruise. See Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An Landscape Complex, then explore caves and islets from a balcony cabin. Package includes meals, guide, activities, and transfers; accommodation is included only for the first two nights.

Combine a leisurely cruise along Halong Bay with a day of sightseeing in stunning Ninh Binh with this 3-day tour from Hanoi. Unlike more crowded cruises, this boat only has ten cabins on board for a more tight-knit tour. Enjoy authentic meals throughout your stay and add context to what you see with a guide.

Travelers who don’t have time for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay will love this private day tour option. Departing Hanoi early in the morning, you’ll make the most of your limited time with a cruise on a traditional-style boat, a seafood lunch, and a tour of the incredible Thien Cung Grotto. Kayak or take a bamboo boat tour around a floating village to learn more about Vietnamese life.

Combine three scenic attractions in one tour with this full-day small-group tour to Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Enjoy pickup from your Old Quarter hotel and travel air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide to the colorful Incense Village. Afterwards, visit Tam Coc, known as the Halong Bay on land, and enjoy a boat tour, then visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.

Travelers who love the outdoors will enjoy this two-day hiking tour in the Sapa area from Hanoi. Experience some of the most beautiful landscapes in northern Vietnam: terraced fields, mountains, and small villages. Spend the night in a bungalow in a hill tribe village, Ta Van, where you can learn more about rural Vietnamese life and culture.

Explore Ninh Binh your way on this flexible day tour from Hanoi. Choose from a number of tour options, which can include Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh Pagoda, a boat tour through Trang An, a bike ride through the Tam Coc countryside, and Mua Cave. Includes a buffet lunch and transfers from Hanoi.